Last week, the White House said local pharmacies are now providing more than two-thirds of COVID-19 vaccinations.
In 11 states, seniors’ low vaccination rates a ‘powder keg’ for new cases
Jun 21, 2021
In states where vaccination rates are low, seniors who have not gotten a shot pose a public health risk as social-distancing restrictions are stripped away.
Potential safety concern for Guillain-Barré syndrome ID’d for Ad26.COV2.S
Oct 18, 2021
Receipt of the Ad26.COV2.S (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine is associated with a potential small, but statistically significant, safety concern for Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), according...
Biden pushes vaccines, masks as best defense against omicron variant
Nov 29, 2021
News reports out of South Africa noted that COVID-19 cases from omicron have resulted in mostly mild symptoms.
Half of American workers support COVID-19 vaccination, mask mandates in workplace
Aug 27, 2021
The poll was conducted before the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials recommend spring COVID-19 booster for older adults
Feb 29, 2024
A second booster is appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since a person’s last COVID-19 shot.
Risk for Bell’s palsy up 42 days after first dose of CoronaVac
Aug 25, 2021
A Hong Kong study shows small increased risk after the Sinovac Biotech vaccine known as CoronoVac, but no significantly increased risk after the BNT162b2 vaccine (Fosun-BioNTech [equivalent to Pfizer-BioNTech]).
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine shields against highly mutated new variant
Sep 06, 2023
Scientists found that the variant appears to be less concerning than initially thought, with data showing that it is 60% less infectious than XBB.1.5 variants.
COVID-19 boosters targeted to latest variants could be ready after Labor Day
Aug 24, 2022
Both Moderna and Pfizer filed their applications for emergency use of their updated boosters this week.
FDA panel recommends approval of Johnson & Johnson booster shot
Oct 15, 2021
The booster shot is recommended for anyone 18 years and older, to be given at least two months after the first dose.